Rugged and rustic, with a thorny, briary mouthfeel whose tannins elbow their way into the gums. Shows flavors of wild, fresh mountain berries, coffee and peppery spices. Drink now.——S.H.(10/1/2009)—— 85

Deep, rich, and attractive as well as a fine value, the 2004 Zinfandel Old Vine (92% Zinfandel and the rest Merlot, Alicante, and Syrah) offers plenty of jammy berry fruit interwoven with notions of licorice, herbs, smoke, and truffles. This sexy, dark ruby/plum-colored effort is meant to be consumed over the next 1-2 years. Tel. (800) 348-8466